The Lake Escape by Jamie Day
The next riveting summer suspense by the author of THE BLOCK PARTY and ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY, Jamie Day.
They’ve been coming to Lake Timmeny in Vermont since they were babies. Now, Julia Crawford, David Dunne, and Erika Miller are returning for their annual summer getaway, a family tradition they’ve continued into adulthood. But for all its beauty, Lake Timmeny harbors a dark past. Two young women with no known connection to each other, aside from their shared vacation spot, vanished without a trace exactly thirty years apart.
Lacking evidence, the vanishings gave rise to a foreboding lore that the lakes take them, a legend that continues to this day. But it’s not only the lake that’s hiding something. All three friends harbor secrets and deceptions that lurk just beneath the surface.
But, when David’s new girlfriend mysteriously vanishes after a night of drinking and tension, the lore of the lake resurfaces. As the group searches for the missing woman, long-buried secrets emerge, and an intricate web of lies, deceit, and betrayals stemming back generations is gradually revealed, putting all of them in grave danger. Can the friends keep their heads above water, or will they, too, succumb to the lake’s dark history?
I had a hard time putting this one down. I stayed up late to finish the last 60% of the book. The pacing was good and I found myself pulled into each character’s story. I found Izzy to be the most interesting. I liked the younger characters a bit more. Not only is there a mystery of multiple disappearances, but there is a lot with family and life long friendships. This year’s trip to the lake house doesn’t turn out like anyone thought. There was possibly be a killer and it’s just the three houses/families there. There are some heavier topics, so please check for trigger warnings if you need them.
This is my second book by the author and I’ll definitely read more.
I gave this book 4 1/2 stars.
Thank you to Netgalley for my earc.
